Detailed accounts of the Prophet Muhammad’s life, the revelation of the Quran, and the rapid expansion of the early Caliphates.
Analysis of the challenges posed by colonialism, the rise of nation-states, and the emergence of diverse movements ranging from liberal reformism to political Islamism. Themes of Art and Culture
, edited by the renowned scholar John L. Esposito, stands as one of the most comprehensive and authoritative single-volume resources on the Islamic world. Published by Oxford University Press, it brings together sixteen leading experts to chronicle the religion's journey from its 7th-century origins to its contemporary global presence. Scope and Structure